Formerly sedate sneek peek is now a fan and media frenzy

Sold-out confab fueled largest-ever turnout for preview Yesterday's Comic-Con “Preview Night” kinda seemed more hectic than previous editions, but we're no experts. So let's consult one: Gil Arzola of West Covina. What makes him an expert? He's a veteran of 15 Cons. He sells comics, DVDs, toys. And his Homer Simpson T-shirt speaks for itself: “Everyone is Stupid Except Me.” Good enough. Mr. Arzola? “This is the busiest Wednesday I've ever seen,” he said. “It's a madhouse.” Official attendance numbers were not available yesterday, but in the Con's 39-year history, this is the first year the convention's entire run has been sold out. Even last year, when 125,000 people showed up, “Preview Night” was relatively uncrowded. Not this year. SEAN M. HAFFEY / Union-Tribune Fans were too frenzied at Comic-Con's “Preview Night” to pay... [read full story]